Microsoft is retiring Copilot Mode on Edge, because everything is Copilot Mode now By Mariella Moon May 13, 2026 11:57 pm EST Microsoft is retiring Copilot Mode on Edge, because its features are now built directly into the browser for both desktop and mobile. …
… Microsoft has just replaced the Copilot button with a pen icon. In addition, the company has removed mentions of AI in the Settings menu and has placed the option to disable the AI-powered writing tools within the "Advanced features" section. …
… Microsoft launched a beta version of the experience by adding Copilot to the Xbox mobile app in May 2025, but based on a GDC presentation the company gave in March, the plan was to also bring Copilot to Xbox consoles later this year. …
… Both features are currently available in Microsoft 365 Copilot's Frontier program, which acts as a early access space for the company's AI innovations.
… It turns out people don't actually love having Copilot shoved into their faces. This week, Devindra and PCWorld Senior Editor Mark Hachman discuss Microsoft's surprising plan to "fix" Windows 11 by refocusing on customization and core features, instead of bringing Copilot AI into tons of apps. …
… Microsoft hasn't announced when these new features will reach regular Xbox players, but judging from history, it typically takes a few months. …
… Both models come with Windows 11 and are Copilot+ PCs with dedicated shortcut keys that process AI tasks on device. …